 BWW Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN at The Smith Centerby Jessica Vanek - August 16, 2017 I've always been a fan of satire and cheesy comedy, but the Broadway smash 'Something Rotten' by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick took this art form to a whole new level. The show is currently on tour, and made a stop in Las Vegas's beautiful Smith Center. I was lucky enough to get tickets and experience this musical masterpiece. (more...)  BWW BLOG: An Evening With Burt Bacharach at the Smith Center in Las Vegasby Jessica Vanek - August 10, 2017 An Evening With Burt Bacharach at the Smith Center in Las Vegas (more...)  BWW BLOG: Ann Hampton Callaway Presents THE ELLA CENTURY at Myron's Cabaret Jazzby Jessica Vanek - July 24, 2017 Ann Hampton Callaway Presents THE ELLA CENTURY at Myron's Cabaret Jazz at the Smith Center in Las Vegas (more...)  BWW Review: WILD PARTY Captivates the Crowd at CSUFby Erica Garcia - May 8, 2017 California State University, Fullerton closes off their Spring 2017 Season with a dark yet thrilling production of Andrew Lippa's WILD PARTY. (more...)  BWW Blog: Joscelyne Tamburri - A Finale at Beauty and the Beastby Guest Blogger: Joscelyne Tamburri - April 28, 2017 Well, here we are; Our last week of CCPA 2016/17. Our opening week of shows went extremely well, with a few minor 'cringy' moments - as to be expected with live theatre - but in all, it was an incredibly successful week! These unexpected ended up adding humour to the show, like when Cogsworth goes to look up with the Beast and Lumiere and say 'look at the Rose, it's wilting at an alarming rate' (or something like that), and the rose has disappeared, forcing the actors to improv while tech figures out how to get the rose back up there. Or when Babette's shoe flies off her foot in the tango, and our actress plays it off beautifully. It's that moment when at first you freak out, but 10 minutes later, you're dying of laughter from it. And, like I said, we have a great cast who can play it off so the audience doesn't know it's unintentional. My dad even asked me if Gaston's fall into the Orchestra pit (intentional) was supposed to happen because it seemed so real and spontaneous. (more...)  BWW Blog: Say YES to Collegiate Student Groupsby Christopher Castanho - April 27, 2017 As I am graduating from Shenandoah Conservatory in the next couple weeks, I have been reflecting on the programs and faculty members that have positively impacted me during my time here, and ironically I have learned so much about myself and my craft outside the classroom. I credit a lot of my artistic growth from spending time in the dance studio, practice rooms, and rehearsal hall during late nights after classes have ended, collaborating with my peers. I think that when going into any industry it is important to have a wide understanding of communication and how to effectively talk to your teammates in order to achieve a goal. (more...)  BWW Review: Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Present a Supersized Production of THE WIZby Jeremy Bustin - April 27, 2017 VSC's and NSU's Co-production of THE WIZ runs through April 30 at the Wells Theatre in Norfolk. (more...)  BWW Review: FACULTY RECITAL at FSW BlackBox Theaterby Fran Thomas - April 26, 2017 Music faculty at Florida SouthWestern State College presented an eclectic concert to an audience of students, faculty, friends, and community members. (more...)  BWW Blog: Spring Cleaning: A Few Musicals to Freshen Up the Seasonby Jessica Vanek - April 26, 2017 Jess here. Spring is all about the creation of new life and expanding your horizons, so what better way to celebrate the season than to grow your playlist with some amazing musicals! Here is a list of four of my favorite cast recordings (in no particular order) you may enjoy giving a listen to. (more...)  VIDEO Blog: Keelin O'Hara - Inside Rehearsals of CCPA's BEAUTY AND THE BEASTby Guest Blogger: Joscelyne Tamburri - April 25, 2017 This week, students of the Canadian College of Performing Arts take you backstage to meet Belle. (more...)  VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Nazareth College Theatre and Dance Department's 9 TO 5by Stage Tube - April 21, 2017 Nothing screams comedy like a workplace fantasy sequence. The Nazareth College Theatre and Dance Department will take on the stage version of 9 to 5: the Musical, based on the 1980 hit film of the same name, April 21-22 at 7:30pm and April 23 at 2 pm in the Callahan Theatre at the Nazareth College Arts Center. (more...)  BWW Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Scott Theatreby Audrey Morabito - April 20, 2017 With music and lyrics by the celebrated Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, this vulgar delight of a production is no small undertaking; however, the students and faculty of TCU's Theatre department proved they were certainly up to the challenge. (more...)  BWW Blog: Chelsey Robichaud - The Types of People You Meet in the Audienceby Chelsey Robichaud - April 18, 2017 When you've been to many shows, you have MANY stories to tell! Not just of the amazing or 'goodish' show you saw, but interactions with audience members. In no particular order, here are my experiences! I feel that you can relate to most! (more...)  BWW Blog: Joscelyne Tamburri - Another Opening, Another Showby Guest Blogger: Joscelyne Tamburri - April 17, 2017 It's our last week of rehearsals for Disney's Beauty and The Beast and I am eyes-deep in frilly bloomers and life sized household objects. We have a finished show which continues being polished each day and it's so beautiful. I cannot believe how we have managed to pull together such an incredible and professional looking show in the amount of time we have been working. (more...)  Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre and Dance at Wayne's LEGALLY BLONDEby BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017 Theatre and Dance at Wayne concludes its 2016-2017 Season with Legally Blonde, playing through April 23 at the Bonstelle Theatre. (more...)  BWW Review: Ohio State's HEATHERS a Fun Show with a Frightening Messageby Amanda Etchison - April 16, 2017 For many, the thought of returning to high school is a horror movie plot, but the Ohio State University Department of Theatre's production of 'Heathers: The Musical' shows just how terrifying teenage years can get. (more...)  VLOG: Joscelyne Tamburri - Behind the Scenes of CCPA's BEAUTY AND THE BEASTby Guest Blogger: Joscelyne Tamburri - April 14, 2017 CCPA Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of 'Beauty and the Beast' Live in Victoria, April 21-29 at the McPherson Playhouse. (more...)  BWW Review: Lea Salonga is Flawless at BYUby Tyler Hinton - April 12, 2017 Tony-winning actress and international singing star Lea Salonga returned to Brigham Young University on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 to perform a concert of her hit songs and other memorable numbers with BYU's Chamber Orchestra. The concert was presented in BYU's de Jong Concert Hall as part of its BRAVO! professional performing arts series. Lea Salonga's emotional resonance and power and purity of voice left the audience breathless with wonder at many moments throughout the evening. This was quite simply one of the best concerts many members of the audience may ever attend. (more...)  FAR AWAY to Premiere at Harvard University, 4/26by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2017 The newly formed Theater, Dance & Media Concentration at Harvard University launches its third production with Caryl Churchill's FAR AWAY, directed by Annie Tippe. (more...)  Photo Flash: First Look at Reimagined JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Sacred Heart Universityby BWW News Desk - April 11, 2017 The Theatre Arts Program (TAP) at Sacred Heart University presents a re-imagined version of Jesus Christ Superstar, the smash Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical and international hit. (more...)  BWW Blog: Jessica Vanek - HAND TO GOD at Majestic Repertory Theatreby Guest Blogger: Jessica Vanek - April 11, 2017 Jess here. Las Vegas is known for its groundbreaking entertainment and risky performances. The production I just saw of HAND TO GOD at the newly-opened Majestic Repertory Theatre is no exception to the rule. This show was undoubtedly the funniest work I have ever seen, thanks to the actors and director, Troy Heard. HAND TO GOD follows Jason, a troubled teenage boy with a strange connection to his homemade puppet. Jason struggles to please his recently widowed mother who has put together a daily "Puppet Practice" group in the basement of a local Texas Lutheran Church. Things slowly start to spiral out of control when Jason's puppet, Tyrone, seems to develop a sinister mind of his own. Chaos and consequences ensue, as Jason and Tyrone ultimately go wild. (more...)  5k for K9 Cancer to Raise Awareness to Fight Cancer in Dogs, 4/22by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2017 Dogs and dog lovers are invited to participate in the Fourth Annual 5k for K-9 Cancer Run/Walk on Otterbein University's Cross Country course located at 350 N. Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, Ohio. This family and dog friendly event will be held on Saturday, April 22nd, 2017, from 9:00am-12:00pm. Registration begins at 9:00am and the 5k & 1M race starts at 10:00am. Pre-Registration entry fee is $25 ($30 w/t-shirt). On-Site Registration fee is $30 without an event t-shirt. A limited number of t-shirts will be available for purchase on location. You can also be a virtual participant and run or walk anywhere, anytime. Virtual participant fee is $30 to register and receive an event t-shirt (shipping and handling included). (more...)  BWW Feature: CAROLYN BOWMAN WOMEN IN THEATRE SYMPOSIUM at Roberts Wesleyan College Department Of Music And Performing Artsby Student Blogger: Madalyn Owen - April 10, 2017 On April 7th, 2017, Roberts Wesleyan College hosted the Carolyn Bowman Women in Theatre Symposium, a day dedicated to female empowerment in an industry with a severe lack of gender equality. (more...)  BWW Blog: Joscelyne Tamburri - Putting It All Togetherby Guest Blogger: Joscelyne Tamburri - April 6, 2017 While in the midst of only our 2nd week of rehearsal, I am astonished at the rate that our musical is coming together. I am so used to working 2 hours a day, 2-3 times a week, painstakingly watching piece by piece slowly mend to one another; a snail's pace compared to this. (more...)  BWW Review: VIOLA DAVIS SLAYED DRAGONS at University Of South Florida Sun Domeby Deborah Bostock-Kelley - April 5, 2017 Tony, Oscar and Emmy award-winning actress Viola Davis revealed how she learned to accept her past and become comfortable in her own skin of the Sun Dome for the student-run University Lecture Series, the centerpiece of its annual USF Week with over 3,500 guests (more...) |
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